Events: event

2025 Latin American Film Festival

Date: Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
Location: The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus

The University is hosting the 2025 Latin American Film Festival. 13 films will be shown free of charge, after hours and on weekends. There is a great range of countries and genres being showcased. Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October. Various times. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

Critical Minerals: Australia–EU Collaboration for the Green Transition

Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online

With COP30’s Action Agenda placing “Transitioning Energy, Industry and Transport” at centre stage, secure Australia-to-EU flows of critical minerals are vital to Europe’s net-zero rollout. The EU is deploying its Green Deal Industrial Plan, Net-Zero Industry Act and forthcoming Critical Raw Materials Act to meet surging demand, while Australia seeks to convert geological advantage into low-carbon value chains. Wednesday 1 October, 11 am to 12.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Sustainability and biodiversity publishing workshop

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: G04 Benham meeting room, North Terrace campus

This hands-on writing workshop series is being led by Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray in collaboration with NEST - the Network for Emerging Sustainability Thinkers, Environment Institute. Register your interest before Friday 19 September. Various dates and times. G.04, Benham meeting room, North Terrace campus. Register.

Dynamic Balance Course

Date: Thu, 2 Oct, 11:15 am - Thu, 4 Dec 2025, 12:15 pm
Location: 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton

Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information.

UniSuper webcast – The basics of investing your super

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

Like any chapter in your life, preparation can go a long way to ensure you're emotionally and financially ready for the road ahead. But where do you start when it comes to retiring? Everyone is welcome – even if you are not a UniSuper member. Thursday 2 October, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online

Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen (School of Psychology) will present her quantitative and qualitative research studies aiming to provide empirical insights into how people and institutions navigate epistemic uncertainty, and how psychology can help them to do so effectively and responsibly. Friday 3 October, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Mastering communication for high impact

Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2025, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online

Effective communication is essential for success in any role. This course focuses on the critical skills and techniques needed to speak, listen, and connect with others. Participants will learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence, ensuring their message is understood and influential. Tuesday 7 October, 1.30–4.30 pm. 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

UoA-CUHK Roundtable on Cancer Research

Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online

Join us at the University of Adelaide - Chinese University of Hong Kong Roundtable on Cancer Research to learn more about how our two institutions are looking to further collaboration to drive meaningful scientific breakthroughs and accelerate progress in cancer research that will benefit generations to come. Wednesday 8 October, 2–4 pm. Online. Register.

Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - effective exercise and movement module 4

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

This module addresses what you can be doing to alleviate these challenges, boost your energy levels and why you want to instill new habits – now. We will share evidence-based and results-driven, exercise principles designed to improve the health and fitness of your heart, lungs, bodies and brain for a longer, happier, quality of life. Tuesday 14 October, 12–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

Taming your inner critic with Clare Bowditch

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

Clare Bowditch joins Bupa to share candid, heartfelt stories and to invite us to reflect on the question of what it might mean to live a ‘well-lived’ life. Wednesday 15 October, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register.